Jeff Saxton Posted October 17, 2003 Posted October 17, 2003 I started building about a month ago.. so far, I've got the keel laminated, planed and about ready for the bottom. I also built a gaff and jaws, leathered the jaws. Oh, and I couldn't resist building the wheel, of course! My keel is redwood outer layers with a core of doug fir, fastened with stainless deck screws and laid up with Weldwood PRG. It's worked very well. I hand-planed the top of the keel, checking carefully with a try-square all along. It looks like boatbuilding consists mainly of buying a lot of expensive wood, then turning half of it into sawdust and shavings! Quote
tomstock Posted October 17, 2003 Posted October 17, 2003 It looks like boatbuilding consists mainly of buying a lot of expensive wood' date=' then turning half of it into sawdust and shavings![/quote']Save all your scraps! I managed to make all of the stringers, joiners, cabin parts, etc from the wood from my keel, one 1x6, and the hull bottom and deck plywood. I've saved quite a bit of money by digging through my scrap pile and cutting what I need from the small leftovers. Tom Quote
Bill Paxton Posted October 17, 2003 Posted October 17, 2003 Congratulations! You've begun one of the most satisfying journeys anyone could make. Enjoy the building process, and take lots of pictures. Be sure to ask questions when you get stuck. The folks that hang out here are deep in experience, and willing to share it. Quote
Jeff Saxton Posted October 17, 2003 Author Posted October 17, 2003 Yep. I have used lots of scrap already. BTW, has anyone used "Gorilla Glue" polyester adhesive for incidental gluing? (not keel, of course) Is it good for boats? Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted October 17, 2003 Posted October 17, 2003 Welcome to the forum. Lots of uses for good scraps, I have (unfortunately according to my family), a lot of scraps from various projects. But I've found them to save me a lot of money on small projects. Gorilla glue is a good adhesive, but I've found it's characteristic expansion properties to occasionally cause problems. If you let it cure completely it can be scraped off with a chisel, but it does leave a residue. Cleanup is critical if you plan on applying a brite finish. No particular reason it can't be used, it is waterproof and it provides a good bond. As long as you control the squeezeout cleanup finish work shouldn't be a problem. Cost is a bit on the expensive side though in my experience. But then so is epoxy. :roll: Quote
odonaldp Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 The Gorilla glue is actually a very good adhesive. It does require a lot of pressure for the curing process, but it is well worth the effort. We are using it here on the boat you see w/my profile and have had no failures. It does make a mess and if you get it on your hands will turn them black for about 2 days. Quote
Hirilonde Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 It looks like boatbuilding consists mainly of buying a lot of expensive wood, then turning half of it into sawdust and shavings! You learn fast!! Welcome to the forum. Quote
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